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Among the first-time exhibitors at AUSPACK is Pacmatix, which supplies flow-wrapping systems from Techno-pak and GSP, as well as other equipment.

The GSP equipment is aimed at the entry level and shorter volume markets, while the Techno-pak solutions are aimed at high-volume work. Both are Italian-based.

Pacmatix managing director Ettienne van Vuuren talks to PKN associate editor Wayne Robinson on the reasons the company has achieved a 97 per cent satisfaction rating on its service, and on the equipment it is supplying.

Check out what Ettiene had to say here: 

Food & Drink Business

Suntory has appointed Ashish Gandham as managing director for Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania, following the launch of the company’s $3 billion multi-beverage business in July 2025.

The federal government has established a new Trade Diversification Network, consisting of 40 peak industry bodies, as part of its $50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative. The member groups will work with government to support global diversification for exporters.

Leading contract manufacturer, Hitex Confectionery, has appointed Darren Butler as its new CEO, aiming to propel a new stage of expansion following two years of transformation.